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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comedic Hollywood icon does Levitt quote regarding honesty in this chapter?
(a) Buster Keaton.
(b) Stan Laurel.
(c) Soupy Sales.
(d) W.C. Fields.

2. In 1987, why did many people stop claiming fake children on their tax returns?
(a) The government stepped up prosecution of tax violators.
(b) The government bagan a much more thorough census.
(c) They began receiving a much smaller exemption.
(d) They were required to provide a social security number for each.

3. How many bouts does a sumo wrestler have to win in order for his ranking to rise?
(a) 12.
(b) 20.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

4. From what city is Norma McCorvey?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Dallas.

5. The amount of money spent on every season's election campaigns is the same as the amount spent by Americans yearly on what?
(a) Turnips.
(b) Stickers.
(c) Licorice.
(d) Gum.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country is the daycare service examined at the beginning of this chapter?

2. According to Levitt, what do experts use their knowledge for?

3. By what percentage did violent crime drop between 1995 and 2000?

4. What is Arne Duncan's first course of action after the CPS researchers release their report on cheating?

5. How do teachers most often cheat on standardized tests?

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